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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Una and Lion; Piedfort
2019 year| Silver (.999) | 62.206 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | British Virgin Islands |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 62.206 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#334823 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The Una & the Lion design of 1839
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIEU ET MON DROIT
Ag.999.2oz
P
MMXIX
ONE DOLLAR
Translation:
God and my Right
2019
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The famous Una & the Lion design of 1839 which was created by the celebrated 19th century numismatic sculptor William Wyon. The theme for the coin was drawn from Edmund Spenser’s poem Faerie Queene which tells the tale of Una & the Lion which follows Princess Una after St. George had slayed the dragon and rescued her. During the course of their travels, Una met a lion who was so mesmerised by her beauty he became her companion and protector. For the design, Una was modelled on the 19 year old Queen Victoria and shows Una, representing truth and purity gracefully pointing the way forward with the lion beside her. The lion passant gardant is an ancient symbol of Britain.Interesting fact
The 2019 Una and Lion Piedfort coin from the British Virgin Islands features a unique design element - a privy mark in the shape of a lion's paw print, which adds an extra layer of detail and collectibility to the coin.
